From traditional grid to future gridThe power grid is a complex marvel of engineering that has had a profound impact on society. Killer apps for an Indian smart gridTheft (loss) reduction is a much-touted use for smart grids, where smart meters can help pinpoint leakages. Smart grids (and even RE) are only a means to an end, which includes not just sustainability but also efficiency, robustness, etc. In so many discussions on smart grids (and smart cities), the focus has been technology-heavy. Rahul Tongia is a fellow at Brookings India and was the founding technical advisor to the Government of India’s Smart Grid Task Force.

Source: Mint June 28, 2017 18:33 UTC